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    • Mojo Pork Tenderloin with Parsley Cilantro Chimichurri

      Posted at 1:20 pm by NativeNM, on May 26, 2025

      Recently I got a Blackstone griddle and I can’t wait to show you how much fun I’ve been having with it. Cooking outdoors is going to be so much fun this summer. This pork tenderloin was so easy to make and it turned out absolutely delicious! It charred over the outside while remaining tender and moist on the inside. There’s nothing more fragrant and flavorful than adding chimichurri to grilled meat. It makes every bite taste like a burst of flavor that you can’t resist. I paired the tenderloin with some foil packet potatoes and a salad which made a perfect meal with very little cleanup. It gets so hot during the summer months here in the Land of Enchantment that I prefer grilling over heating up my kitchen. Starting this weekend I’m planning a new chapter in Blackstone cooking; I hope to find some new inspiration along the way. Wish me luck!

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      Posted in Entree, Recipes, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips | 4 Comments | Tagged Blackstone Griddle, Chimichurri, Mojo Marinade, Mojo Pork Tenderloin, Parsley and Cilantro Chimichurri
    • El Morro National Monument and Inscription Rock Trail Part 2

      Posted at 11:31 am by NativeNM, on May 23, 2025

      Part 2 of our journey takes place along the Inscription Rock Trail where these unique and beautiful inscriptions were carved or etched into stone hundreds of years ago. Some are petroglyphs that were left by the Ancient Puebloans, while others are messages left by the Spanish Conquistadors. There are also many inscriptions left by US Army engineers who were tasked in creating a route for civilians on their way west during the Western Expansion. One of the reasons they stopped at El Morro was because of a plentiful water supply created by rainwater and snow melt from the top of the mesa. As the water dripped down, it formed a pool at the base. When full, the pool held up to 200,000 gallons of water. It became a natural place for travelers to rest as well as feed and water their horses and camp before starting the next leg of their journey. I purchased a book at the Visitors Center which translates some of the more prominent inscriptions that are in Spanish and I will pass along those translations under each photo. Many of the inscriptions are faded and were hard to see. I used a photo editor to enhance them so that they are more visible. Click on any photo to enlarge as they are easier to see. I hope you enjoy the inscriptions and the history of Inscription Rock.

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      Posted in Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged El Morro National Monument, hiking, Inscription Rock, Inscription Rock Trail, National Parks, New Mexico, New Mexico History, Travel, Travel in New Mexico
    • El Morro National Monument and Inscription Rock Trail Part 1

      Posted at 11:49 am by NativeNM, on May 20, 2025

      If you ever feel like taking a trip back in time, El Morro National Monument and Inscription Rock is the place to visit. There are 700 years of history starting with the Puebloan Ancestors who built dwellings on top of the Mesa. According to NPS History, Atsinna Pueblo is the largest of the pueblos atop El Morro, dating back to 1275. The Spanish Conquistadors arrived in the 1500’s and in 1598 Don Juan de Oñate officially colonized New Mexico. He is believed to be the first to inscribe his name in the rock dated April 16, 1605. The Mexican-American War (1846-48) made New Mexico a territory of the United States. The US Army surveyed the area for a route west as a new wave of Americans ventured westward. As they traveled through, they added their names and sometimes a message to the rock which became “Inscription Rock”. There are more than 2000 inscriptions and petroglyphs that are visible today. I have to say that this is one of my favorite places to visit. It leaves me in awe to see the beautiful landscape with all the natural formations as well as the historic Inscription Rock. I hope you enjoy taking the hike with us!

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